constitution
Intermediate/ˌkɑːn.stəˈtuː.ʃən/
- noun
- the set of political principles by which a state or organization is governed, especially in relation to the rights of the people it governs
constitution in a sentence
- “The assembly was mandated to draft a constitution.”
- “Britain has no written constitution.”
- “the Constitution of the United States”
- “Under (= as part of) the union constitution, a new committee is elected each year.”
What does “constitution” mean?
constitution (noun) means the set of political principles by which a state or organization is governed, especially in relation to the rights of the people it governs. It is pronounced /ˌkɑːn.stəˈtuː.ʃən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "constitution" mean?
- constitution (noun) means: the set of political principles by which a state or organization is governed, especially in relation to the rights of the people it governs
- How do you pronounce "constitution"?
- "constitution" is pronounced /ˌkɑːn.stəˈtuː.ʃən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "constitution" in a sentence?
- Here is "constitution" used in a sentence: The assembly was mandated to draft a constitution.
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